Meet The Team

Riccardo

Riccardo
WHAT I DO HERE AT THE VWC
I run the everyday business behind the scenes, talking to Suppliers & customers and preparing for the new arrivals
WHAT I DO OUTSIDE OF WORK
Football is my passion, I love playing, watching, sleeping football!
FAVOURITE FOOD/DRINK
I am a sweet and savoury guy so the world is my oyster, but I do like a good curry and pint at the end of a hard working week.
YOUR CLAIM TO FAME MOMENT
I was in the Ibiza papers for supporting my friend on bike, whilst he ran around the island in 4 days. He completed 4 marathons in 4 days all to raise awareness for his charity PAUL – for brain recovery.
INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU
I have successfully hiked and summited Kilamanjaro Mountain 20,000 ft above sea level , the hardest thing I have done to date !
Louie

Louie
WHAT I DO HERE AT THE VWC
I manage the business and take responsibility in planning, directing and overseeing the smooth running of the company.
WHAT DO I DO OUTSIDE OF WORK?
Meet up with friends, go out for meals, listen to music and watch films.
FAVOURITE FOOD/DRINK
Meat Feast Pizza with stuffed crust and a glass of Jack Daniels with ice.
YOUR CLAIM TO FAME MOMENT
I appeared on BBC’s ‘Stargazing Live’
INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU
I have owned three Harley Davidsons.
Laura

Laura
WHAT I DO HERE AT THE VWC
Receptionist/Administrations – Here to welcome you when you arrive at our warehouse. I also process your orders and invoices.
WHAT I DO OUTSIDE OF WORK
Watch my local team Hull FC and spend time with my partner and family.
FAVOURITE FOOD / DRINK
I love a cuppa and anything with mushrooms in
INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU
I lived and worked in Spain for 6 months
Jacob

Jacob
WHAT I DO HERE AT THE VWC
I control and operate all transportation. I also operate all stock and deliveries coming in and out of the warehouse and I grade out stock for orders.
WHAT I DO OUTSIDE OF WORK
Listen to music, play guitar and skateboard.
YOUR CLAIM TO FAME MOMENT
I have skated with my favourite professional skateboarder in Barcelona.
INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU
I did the 100m and 200m running for Yorkshire for 3 years, and never lost a race.
Patrick

Patrick
WHAT I DO HERE AT THE VWC
eBay Sales and warehouse operative. Generating sales online and sorting orders in the warehouse.
WHAT I DO OUTSIDE OF WORK
I like writing and comedy and writing comedy.
FAVOURITE FOOD / DRINK
Broccoli and bananas, anything starting with a ‘B’. Also Tenderstem broccoli as I want to appear quirky.
YOUR CLAIM TO FAME MOMENT
I pushed James Mcavoy out the way in an artisan bakery.
INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU
I travelled through Japan on £200.
Ellie

Ellie
WHAT I DO HERE AT THE VWC
I take care of our social media and keep it up to date with our current stock and deliveries. I also create artwork for any current promotions or sales that we may be having.
WHAT I DO OUTSIDE OF WORK
Sit down and watch a TV show (at the moment my fave is Chicago Fire). I also upcycle my own clothes. 🙂
FAVOURITE FOOD / DRINK
Biscuits and a cup of tea
YOUR CLAIM TO FAME MOMENT
Through successful social media posting for The VWC, I have received messages from well renowned brands such as ASOS.
INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU
I can say the alphabet backwards.
Nigel

Nigel
WHAT I DO HERE AT THE VWC
I grade clothing, with pride and passion, for online orders and provide exemplary customer service to our warehouse visitors.
WHAT I DO OUTSIDE OF WORK
I go watch Hull Kingston Rovers, Go running and often read.
FAVOURITE FOOD/DRINK
Pasta and a cup of P.G Tips
YOUR CLAIM TO FAME MOMENT
I once met Mike Tyson
INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU
I lived in America for 4 months